Good Questions: Help Improve This "Sad Kitchen"?

We somehow missed this question in our archives of reader questions sent in a few months ago, so apologies for the delay Valerie, but we're hoping some of you out there might have some good ideas for her kitchen. A self-described "sad kitchen" in need of some decor help from our AT readership: If anyone has an idea for this poorly planned kitchen in my new home in New Zealand, I would appreciate their advice! Paint? Layout? Window coverings? Cheers!! Valerie